ALA - Schneider Family Book Award Seal
ALA- Schenider Family Book Award Honor Seal
The Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences.
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2024 Schneider Family Book Award Winners
2024 Teen Winner
Author: Mariama Lockington
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Call Number: F L812FOR
Description: On a perfect summer day, wrapped in her girlfriend's arms. Sadie feels safe. She's been struggling to manage her chronic anxiety, and is hopeful better times are ahead. When her girlfriend reveals some unexpected news, and the two witness a violent incident of police brutality, Sadie's whole world is upended in an instant. Not feeling safe anywhere, Sadie retreats inside her self. When her therapist diagnoses Sadie with agoraphobia, she starts on a path of healing. Her best friend, Evan, updates her on the protests taking place in their city. How can you show up for your community when you can't even leave your house? -- Adapted from jacket
2024 Middle Grade Winner
Author: Sally Pla
Grade Level: 6 - 8
Call Number: ***Not in current collection
Description: "Follows thirteen-year-old neurodivergent Maudie during an eventful summer in California with her father, where she struggles with whether to share a terrible secret about life with her mom and stepdad." -- Novel List
2024 Young Children Winner
Author: Jenn Bailey
Grade Level: 1 - 4
Call Number: E B1532H01
Description: Henry, a first grader on the autism spectrum, attempts to navigate friendships, and sudden changes in classroom routines--like a parade on Friday instead of share time.
2024 Schneider Honorable Mention Titles
Where You See Yourself
Teen Honor
Author: Claire Forrest
Tilly in Technicolor
Teen Honor
Author: Mazey Eddings
Good Different
Middle Grade Honor
Author: Meg Kuyatt
Simon Sorrt of Says
Middle Grade Honor
Author: Erin Bow
What Happened to You?
Young Children's Honor
Author: James Catchpole
Danicng Hands: a Story of FFriendship in Filipino Sign Language
Young Children's Honor
Author: Joanna Que
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